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November 9, 1988 · Cessna U206G · N5359U
Montezuma, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Montezuma, IA
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N5359U
Operator
Rohl Lawrence E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA021
WHILE ON A VFR CROSS COUNTRY CARGO FLIGHT, THE COMMERCIAL PLT SAID HIS ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THAT WITHIN EIGHT MINUTES HE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THE NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS. HE CONTINUED TOWARD HIS DESTINATION ABOUT 2 MORE HOURS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DETERIORATED AND DARKNESS ARRIVED. UNSURE OF HIS LOCATION HE SPOTTED RUNWAY LIGHTS BELOW AND SPIRALED DOWN TO LAND ON THE UNCONTROLLED AIRSTRIP. DURING THE DOWNWIND LANDING ATTEMPT ON WET TURF HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
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WHILE ON A VFR CROSS COUNTRY CARGO FLIGHT, THE COMMERCIAL PLT SAID HIS ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THAT WITHIN EIGHT MINUTES HE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THE NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS. HE CONTINUED TOWARD HIS DESTINATION ABOUT 2 MORE HOURS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DETERIORATED AND DARKNESS ARRIVED. UNSURE OF HIS LOCATION HE SPOTTED RUNWAY LIGHTS BELOW AND SPIRALED DOWN TO LAND ON THE UNCONTROLLED AIRSTRIP. DURING THE DOWNWIND LANDING ATTEMPT ON WET TURF HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 CST
Nearest AirportSIGFIELD (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2770 ft
Runway Width105 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN5359U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRohl Lawrence E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO